Travellers and Magicians
"The bitter and the sweet of temporary things."
Originally released in 2003. Travellers and Magicians is a adventure/drama film. directed by Khyentse Norbu.
Starring Tshewang Dendup, Sonam Lhamo, and Dasho Adab Sangye
Synopsis
A young government official, named Dondup, who is smitten with America (he even has a denim gho) dreams of escaping there while stuck in a beautiful but isolated village. He hopes to connect in the U.S. with a visa out of the country. He misses the one bus out of town to Thimphu, however, and is forced to hitchhike and walk along the Lateral Road to the west, accompanied by an apple seller, a Buddhist monk with his ornate, dragon-headed dramyin, a drunk, a widowed rice paper maker, and his beautiful daughter, Sonam.
Quick Facts
Release Date
September 9, 2003
22 years ago
Runtime
1h 48m
108 minutes total
User Rating
6.9/10
Good (34 votes)
Language
DZ
Original language
Country
Bhutan
+ 1 more
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- DZ
Production Companies
- Prayer Flag Pictures
- HanWay Films
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Travellers and Magicians about?
A young government official, named Dondup, who is smitten with America (he even has a denim gho) dreams of escaping there while stuck in a beautiful but isolated village. He hopes to connect in the...
Who directed Travellers and Magicians?
Travellers and Magicians was directed by Khyentse Norbu.
How long is Travellers and Magicians?
Travellers and Magicians has a runtime of 1 hours and 48 minutes (108 minutes total).
When was Travellers and Magicians released?
Travellers and Magicians was released on September 9, 2003 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Travellers and Magicians?
The main cast of Travellers and Magicians includes Tshewang Dendup, Sonam Lhamo, Dasho Adab Sangye, Ap Dochu, Sonam Kinga.